Rhabdomyolysis and renal failure following a wolf attack: case report.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1991
Abstract
Trauma-induced rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuric renal failure are well recognized. The mechanism of trauma in reported cases has been burns, crush injuries, or compression syndromes. We report a case of myoglobinuric renal failure in a 5-year-old boy who suffered primarily lacerations and penetrating wounds from a wolf attack. We are unaware of any other reports of nonvenomous bites or penetrating trauma causing rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuric renal failure. Early suspicion, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition result in an excellent prognosis. Pathogenesis, treatment, and a review of the literature are presented.
Volume
31
Issue
3
First Page
423
Last Page
425
ISSN
0022-5282
Published In/Presented At
Smith, C. D., Moir, C. R., & Mucha, P., Jr (1991). Rhabdomyolysis and renal failure following a wolf attack: case report. The Journal of trauma, 31(3), 423–425. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-199103000-00022
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2002534
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article